Portrait of Waldemar Bonsels

Waldemar Bonsels books in order

German writer

Lived
1881–1952
Country
Germany
Books
5

Waldemar Bonsels published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with Maya the Bee (1912). The best-known is The Adventures of Maya the Bee (1912).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Waldemar Bonsels

Standalone novels in order

  1. Maya the Bee (1912)

  2. Heaven Folk (1915)

    257 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. An Indian Journey (1928)

    273 pages

Children's books in order

  1. The Adventures of Maya the Bee (1912)

    224 pagesAdapted for film

Other books in order

  1. The Adventures of Mario (1930)

    239 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Waldemar Bonsels

Waldemar Bonsels was a German writer and creator of Maya the Bee.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Waldemar Bonsels FAQ

How many books has Waldemar Bonsels written?
Waldemar Bonsels published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Waldemar Bonsels's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Adventures of Maya the Bee.
What is Waldemar Bonsels's last book?
An Indian Journey (1928).
What is Waldemar Bonsels's most famous book?
The Adventures of Maya the Bee (1912) is Waldemar Bonsels's most widely read book.
Which Waldemar Bonsels books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Adventures of Maya the Bee (as Maya the Bee Movie, film, 2014).
Can I read Waldemar Bonsels's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Waldemar Bonsels is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Waldemar Bonsels

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.